Jim Dietrich Park & Riverside Basin Park Master Site ... - Berks County

Public Meetings
Three public meetings were held to involve the public in the master plan process. The first meeting
brainstormed ideas for the parks. The second meeting was held to present the pre-final plans, seek input
on the designs, and provide opportunity for residents to voice their thoughts and concerns regarding the
proposed designs. A final meeting was held at the conclusion of the master plan process to present the
final designs to the public at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Muhlenberg Township Board of
Commissioners.
3. Development of Conceptual Alternative Designs
Two conceptual alternative designs for both Jim Dietrich Park and Riverside Basin Park were developed
as part of the planning process. The alternatives were composed to achieve various park goals and
explore park development opportunities. The alternative for each park complimented the facilities of the
other park. Following review of the alternative designs, a Pre-Final Master Plan for each park was
developed.
4. Final Design
This phase of the planning process involved the preparation of a detailed park design and determination of
development costs. The final design was developed in collaboration with the study committee.
Conclusion
Jim Dietrich Park and Riverside Basin Park preserves a significant acreage of open space in the west
portion of Muhlenberg Township. The diverse setting of each park offer tremendous opportunity for
numerous active and passive recreational pursuits, connected by the Schuylkill River. The planning
process undertaken explored the long-term vision for each property that reflected the goals of the
community.
Jim Dietrich Park and Riverside Basin Park Master Site Plan Chapter 1-6